ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel 5% may be your solution for clearer skin. These simple tips can help ACZONE® Gel do its job – and help you get the results you want!
Don't Over-do It!
Over-washing is no solution. Dirt doesn't cause acne, so excessive scrubbing won't make it go away. Try to limit yourself to 2 washings per day when you apply ACZONE® Gel, anything more than that can leave healthy skin dry and irritated.
Scrub: Yes. Sandpaper: No.
Exfoliating is fine, but be sure to use a gentle formula with small, smooth grains. Avoid products with almond or apricot shell fragments, as they can irritate or even tear your skin – this will only further aggravate your acne.
Just Say "No" to Alcohol
Avoid using products on your face with high concentrations of isopropyl alcohol, or common rubbing alcohol. Alcohol strips the top layer of your skin, causing your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. The result? Dry, red skin – and possibly more blemishes.
Don't Get Picky
Squeezing or picking your blemishes – with fingernails, pins, or anything else – can force bacteria deeper into the skin, causing greater inflammation and infection. You'll also increase the damage to the surrounding skin, so the blemish is more likely to leave a permanent acne scar.
Treat Yourself Right!
Even though there is no clear evidence that certain foods cause acne, the healthier your body is, the more strength you'll have to fight it. Eat a well-balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and head to the gym every now and then. Your body will thank you.
